. >> reporter: careen jared lewis, a science teacher, made sure that her son didn't miss his school work even though school was closed. >> we're not here only for homework, but for warmth, and to be around people. >> reporter: libraries like this one have become sort of a refuge. but it's a refuge that closes at 9:00 p.m. freport, new york. >>> after days of unrelenting rain, sea water flooded streets and squares in venice, italy. leaving it nearly 60% under water. the flood waters left it nearly impossible to distinguish between the famous canals and streets and sidewalks. much of italy has been hit by bad weather in the past week. >>> the ipad mini makes its debut in stores today. apple's latest tablets started selling in new zealand and asia this morning. it measures 7.9 inches diagonal diagonally. more than a million minis will fly off the shelves on the first weekend. >>> in sports, the san diego chargers take it to the chiefs last night. chiefs quarterback matt castle coughs up the ball in the end zone and san diego jumps on it for the touchdown. on kansas city's next possession ca